Development of a Fall Prevention Program in the Ambulatory Surgery Setting

被引:8
作者
LeCuyer, Melissa [1 ]
Lockwood, Barbara [2 ]
Locklin, Maryanne [2 ]
机构
[1] Aurora Univ, Grad Student Capstone Project, Aurora, IL 60506 USA
[2] Aurora Univ, Aurora, IL 60506 USA
关键词
falls prevention; ambulatory surgery; fall-risk assessment tool; patient safety; performance improvement; SPECIFICITY; SENSITIVITY;
D O I
10.1016/j.jopan.2016.01.003
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Falls are a major concern in the quality and safety of patient care in health care today. Falls contribute to serious injury, increased lengths of stay, and increased costs in the health care industry. This article provides a comprehensive literature review on falls and includes recommendations for the development of a comprehensive fall prevention program focusing on strategies and interventions required for the prevention of falls in an ambulatory surgery setting.
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页码:472 / 479
页数:8
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